Gasoline Odor
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Drifting
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From: Greensboro, NC "REALITY IS MERELY AN ILLUSION, ALBEIT A VERY PERSISTENT ONE"...ALBERT EINSTEIN"
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Gasoline Odor
OK guys, For the past couple of fill ups I have noticed a very strong gas odor eminating for the area around the gas cap ( and yes I have checked the cap repeatedly) I have never had this problem before and I haven't changed my fueling procedures or habbits.
The only change I have made to the car is the addition of a smooth air coupler.
Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks in advance!
I also posted over in Tech
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The only change I have made to the car is the addition of a smooth air coupler.
Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks in advance!
I also posted over in Tech
.
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From: Greensboro, NC "REALITY IS MERELY AN ILLUSION, ALBEIT A VERY PERSISTENT ONE"...ALBERT EINSTEIN"
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
I am down to 1/2 a tank and still have the odor. will it go away at the next fillup if I don't top off?
Racer
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From: Ooltewah TN
I had the same problem. I tried a new fuel cap but that didn't help. So I took it to the dealer(Still had the extended warranty) and had them check it out. They said that there was a bad seal on the tube that connects the two fuel tanks. They replaced the seal but it was still leaking. They ended up replacing the left side fuel tank. Just picked it up from the dealer yesterday and no odors yet. Had it not been under warranty the repair would have been about $1700. I have a 04 vert with 35000 miles.
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From: Bar Mills Maine
I had the same situation a couple of years ago.... it turned out that the gas filter (which is located in the back of the vehicle, nested near and slightly above the tail pipes) was leaking... it was a bitch to locate a replacement part. Give it a look, and don't drag your feet on this, if it is the gas filter it won;t get any better... just worse ! (Your mileage will be severely affected as well) Good luck. 
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Melting Slicks
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I just had my wifes Fuel filter replaced on Monday morning at Corvette Paramedics in Mount Holley, NJ. Started out as an odor, then it started to leak.
97 & 98 filters have a tendency to leak. ( bad design ) It was corrected in the 99 and up models, although you cannot use the newwer filters on the 97/98 models.
The job takes about a 1/2 hour with a lift, without one forget it. Looks like you have to be a contortionist to do the job.
97 & 98 filters have a tendency to leak. ( bad design ) It was corrected in the 99 and up models, although you cannot use the newwer filters on the 97/98 models.
The job takes about a 1/2 hour with a lift, without one forget it. Looks like you have to be a contortionist to do the job.
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From: Greensboro, NC "REALITY IS MERELY AN ILLUSION, ALBEIT A VERY PERSISTENT ONE"...ALBERT EINSTEIN"
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Thanks for all the replies. I will have it up on the lift tonight and check the fuel filter and the gas tank as well.
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I will have it up on the lift tonight and check the fuel filter and the gas tank as well..
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From: Greensboro, NC "REALITY IS MERELY AN ILLUSION, ALBEIT A VERY PERSISTENT ONE"...ALBERT EINSTEIN"
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
OK,
I took a look and there appears to be some sort of leak on the driver's side. Has anyone had this problem? I was hoping to get some information on what would be involved in geting to the crossover tube. Kinda tight comming from the bottom side.
Thanks!!!
I took a look and there appears to be some sort of leak on the driver's side. Has anyone had this problem? I was hoping to get some information on what would be involved in geting to the crossover tube. Kinda tight comming from the bottom side.
Thanks!!!
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Are you certain it's not the filter? The filter is on the driver's side.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
I have the following information from the Corvette Action Center
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...el+Tank+System
and it looks like almost everything is internal to the tanks. Removing the tanks does not look all that doable with my skill set.
Thanks!
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Are you displaying a code on the DIC? If not, it might be the carbon filter near the gas tank.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I am not sure what I am looking for
I have the following information from the Corvette Action Center
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...el+Tank+System
and it looks like almost everything is internal to the tanks. Removing the tanks does not look all that doable with my skill set.
Thanks!
I have the following information from the Corvette Action Center
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...el+Tank+System
and it looks like almost everything is internal to the tanks. Removing the tanks does not look all that doable with my skill set.
Thanks!
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From: Greensboro, NC "REALITY IS MERELY AN ILLUSION, ALBEIT A VERY PERSISTENT ONE"...ALBERT EINSTEIN"
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
I will aslo be checking the codes and having a look at the canister once I get the shields off and the exaust dropped.
Thanks for all the input..
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St. Jude Donor '08
That's a picture of 2001.
I know my bro's 99 FRC is simular to mine.
I know my bro's 99 FRC is simular to mine.
My filter is in the tank and not external. They evidently made changes in the 04 run to get ready for the C-6. I will probably have to drop the tanks to get at the problem (I think???)
I will aslo be checking the codes and having a look at the canister once I get the shields off and the exaust dropped.
Thanks for all the input.
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I will aslo be checking the codes and having a look at the canister once I get the shields off and the exaust dropped.
Thanks for all the input..
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My filter is in the tank and not external. They evidently made changes in the 04 run to get ready for the C-6. I will probably have to drop the tanks to get at the problem (I think???)
I will aslo be checking the codes and having a look at the canister once I get the shields off and the exaust dropped.
Thanks for all the input.
.
I will aslo be checking the codes and having a look at the canister once I get the shields off and the exaust dropped.
Thanks for all the input..
